Symbiosis

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What is symbiosis?

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Symbiosis is any close relationship between two different species in an ecosystem.

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What type of symbiotic relationship occurs when both species benefit?

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Mutualism is the type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit.

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What is competition in an ecosystem?

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Competition occurs when two species compete for the same resources, such as food or habitat.

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What is predation?

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Predation is a relationship where one species (the predator) captures, kills, and eats another species (the prey).

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is harmed.

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Give an example of mutualism.

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An example of mutualism is bees pollinating flowers while collecting nectar.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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How does competition affect species in an ecosystem?

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Competition can limit the population sizes of species and influence their evolution.

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What is an example of predation?

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An example of predation is a lion hunting and eating a zebra.

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What happens in a parasitic relationship?

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In a parasitic relationship, the parasite benefits at the expense of the host.